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SCHOOL COMMUNITY·VERNON PARISH·NCES 220183001410

Leesville High School

502 Berry Avenue, Leesville, LA 71446 · (337) 239-3464 · Vernon Parish
GRADES 09–12HIGH33-TOWNTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL748 STUDENTS
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This school has no state test results for 2023-24 or 2024-25 to grade, which is common for schools that end before third grade. How grades work

Enrollment
748
High
DISTRICT 503 · STATE 711
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
52 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 13.9:1 · STATE 18.0:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
60%
449 students
DISTRICT 64% · STATE 70%
Community
5
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other high schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.

Enrollment by grade, 2024-25

GradeStudentsShare
Grade 920327%
Grade 1019025%
Grade 1118024%
Grade 1217523%
Student demographics
68%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 51% · STATE 65% · US 70%
White
35648%
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 41% · US 43%
Hispanic
9312%
DISTRICT 9% · STATE 12% · US 30%
Black
19226%
DISTRICT 13% · STATE 42% · US 15%
Asian
152%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 2% · US 6%
Two+
7710%
DISTRICT 8% · STATE 4% · US 5%
Native American
51%
DISTRICT 0% · STATE 1% · US 1%
Pacific Islander
101%
DISTRICT 1% · STATE 0% · US 0%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Male
36248%
Female
38652%

School pathway

Feeds from
Leesville Junior High School07–08
Based on grade levels within Vernon Parish. Attendance zones can vary; confirm enrollment with the district.

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Matched among Louisiana high schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.

Where Leesville High School ranks

Among high schools
MeasureThis schoolIn Louisiana
Enrollment
ranked largest first
748#97 of 267
Students per teacher
ranked fewest first
14.4:1#117 of 240
Diversity index
ranked most diverse first
68.1%#15 of 240
Free and reduced lunch
ranked highest share first
60.0%#166 of 258
Enrollment change since 2017-18
ranked fastest growth first
+4.2%#61 of 75
Ranked against other public high schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.

4-year change

SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25
Enrollment
748
+10 (+1%) vs 2020
-48% since 1990-91, when it was 1,425
Student : Teacher
14.4:1
was 16.4:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data

Enrollment and staffing by year

School yearStudentsTeachers (FTE)Students per teacherFree and reduced lunch
2024-257485214.4:160% (449)
2023-2488351.317.2:151% (446)
2022-2388444.519.9:147% (417)
2020-217384516.4:151% (379)
2017-1871846.515.4:153% (383)
2015-167875614.1:147% (371)
2010-118906114.6:143% (380)
2000-019566414.9:142% (405)
1990-911,4257818.3:1N/A
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Leesville High School.

Since 2017-18: students up 4% (718 to 748); teachers up 12% (46.5 to 52).

About Leesville High School

Federal records list Leesville High School as a high school in Leesville, Louisiana. The grade span is 9 through 12, and enrollment is 748 students.

Vernon Parish is the local district for Leesville High School. It runs 18 schools with 7,887 students.

Federal enrollment data show White students as the largest group at Leesville High School, at 48%. Other reported shares: 26% Black, 12% Hispanic, 10% multiracial, and 2% Asian. Vernon Parish's residents are about 75% White, 27 points above the school's share. Pick two students at random and there is a 68% chance they belong to different racial or ethnic groups; that figure is the school's diversity index.

Leesville High School counts 52 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 14.4 students for each one. On average, high schools in Louisiana have 18.0:1, compared with 14.4:1 here. About 60% of enrolled students meet the income rules for free or reduced-price lunch.

Vernon Parish has these Census figures: the median household income is $57,270, about 20% of adults have at least a bachelor's degree, and roughly 16% of residents are in poverty. In all, Vernon Parish has 18 public schools and roughly 7,887 students.

The closest public school, Leesville Junior High School, is about 0.2 miles from Leesville High School. Other public schools within five miles: 5.

By NCES locale, the school is Town: Remote, or in a town far from an urbanized area.

Enrollment was essentially flat over 4 years: 738 in 2020-21, 748 in 2024-25. In 2020-21, the student-to-teacher ratio was 16.4:1; by 2024-25 it was 14.4:1.

Discussions about Leesville High School may include school events, clubs, and volunteer needs. Questions from prospective families are welcome too.

Vernon Parish at a glance

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Population
47,117
Census ACS
Median income
$57,270
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
20%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
16%
Below federal line
Schools in county
18
7,887 students

Quick facts

School name
Leesville High School
District
Vernon Parish
Address
502 Berry Avenue, Leesville, LA 71446
Phone
(337) 239-3464
County
Vernon Parish
Level
High
Grade range
09–12
Total enrollment
748
Teachers (FTE)
52
Student–teacher ratio
14.4:1
Free and reduced lunch
449 (60%)
Locale
33-Town: Remote
NCES ID
220183001410
Charter school
No
Virtual school
No

Related schools

Other schools in Vernon Parish
Other schools in Leesville
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Frequently asked questions

About Leesville High School
What is the total enrollment at Leesville High School?
Leesville High School enrolls approximately 748 students in grades 09-12.
What age range does Leesville High School serve?
Leesville High School serves students from grade 09 through grade 12.
How many students per teacher at Leesville High School?
Approximately 14.4:1 students per teacher at Leesville High School.
How diverse is Leesville High School?
Leesville High School reports a student body of 48% White, 12% Hispanic, 26% Black, 2% Asian, 10% Two or more.
What district is Leesville High School in?
Leesville High School is part of Vernon Parish.
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